A Baker's Dozen Villains

Need some major bad guys to give your game a little boost? Maybe your players aren't exactly the law and order types, and they need some allies or employers. No matter which side of the fence you find yourself on, sometimes you just need some villains. Here are twelve thirteen heavies ready to mix it up. Their backgrounds and current organizations are spelled out so they'll be ready to drop into your campaign at a moment's notice. These aren't your run of the mill monsters; these are intelligent enemies acting in intelligent ways in a fantasy environment.

Whereas in other supplements we've given you ideas that you can flesh out on your own, here we've done the extra leg work for you. This is the first of Board Enterprises' "Baker's Dozen" supplements. Each will give thirteen immediately usable characters, locations or items that you can use without wasting time on rules changes, etc. Not only should these characters be a strong addition to your world, but they will help you by sparking more ideas for future adventures, characters and even campaigns.

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